PM Christopher Luxon unveils new infrastructure plan with 43 targets in quarterly update

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced the completion of nearly all items in the third-quarter government plan, except for an updated health workforce plan. This plan will be reviewed by Cabinet next quarter. The new quarterly plan includes 43 targets, focusing on infrastructure. Key items are the Fast-Track Approvals Bill, the establishment of the National Infrastructure Agency, and expanded free breast cancer screening. Luxon addressed recent protests over the scaled-down Dunedin Hospital project, which is budgeted at $1.9 billion. He emphasized the need to stay within budget to avoid cost overruns seen in previous projects.